Last night in New York, Tyra Banks presented the Flawsome Ball, a gala benefiting the Tyra Banks TZONE at the Lower Eastside Girls Club. According to the official site, it's a "leadership development center" offering development workshops, mentoring and community-wide events, so that preteens and teens can build…
Italian Vogue's New All-Black Fashion Spread
For the first time since its famous all-black issue of July, 2008, Italian Vogue has printed a magnificent 17-page editorial, featuring twelve black models. The story is definitely reaching for a languid, finger-curled, Harlem Renaissance feeling. Let's explore.
Naomi Disinvites Model Rival; Marc Still Lovably Neurotic
- Naomi Campbell allegedly insisted that model/Sean Penn date-r Jessica White not be admitted to her 40th birthday party. [P6]
- Cash-strapped Annie Leibovitz is shooting for Jones New York with Jessica Stam, Hillary Rhoda, and 20-odd other models today. Allegedly. [WWD]
Stars Spread Their Scents; Noemie's "Friends" Dish To The Tabs
- Jessica Simpson's latest scent? "Fancy Nights." Fancy! [People]
- As to Antonio Banderas' 7th scent? It's called "The Secret" and is set to be "his biggest yet." [WWD]
Christina Shills For Karan; Target Sells Footie PJs For Adults
- A handbag will co-star with Christina Ricci in a "Donna Karan-friendly" film directed by Sting's son, Jake Sumner. So that's what we're calling "advertising that aspires to go viral" these days? [WWD]
Go Wild, Avoid Pants, And Stand Warned!
- Yes, this outfit is available! [OC via Racked]
- Kanye's so-last-week jackassery has spawned a tee shirt. We say: stop trying to make "I'ma let you finish" happen! [InventorSpot]
- Miuccia Prada has a "passion for knickers," believes deeply in no-pants. [Telegraph]
Gossip Girl + Anna Sui for Target = Awesome
Can you think of a better combination for fun than these two? As if we weren't excited enough for Anna Sui's GG-inspired Target collection, last night's event at the New York pop-up store has us on pins and needles!
